AFI
**Job Title:** Strategic Initiatives Program Manager
**Location:** Currently remote for 1 year, then Mumbai
**About Action For India (AFI):**
Action For India’s mission is to help social entrepreneurs in India scale and achieve greater impact. AFI connects high-potential social entrepreneurs with investors, mentors, technology resources, government contacts, and local partners. Launched in 2012, AFI is headquartered in New Delhi with chapters in the UK and Silicon Valley. It has supported over 1000 social entrepreneurs since inception.
**Qualifications:**
– Bachelor’s degree from a reputed institute; Management Graduate preferred.
**Experience Required:**
– Minimum of 8-12 years of experience, including at least 4 years in entrepreneurship or start-ups.
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. **Strategic Initiatives:** Identify and pursue opportunities to expand AFI’s reach and impact. Conduct research and analysis on trends and best practices. Collaborate with the executive team to develop and implement strategic initiatives aligned with AFI’s mission.
2. **Program Design and Management:** Lead the design, planning, implementation, and evaluation of startup programs fostering social entrepreneurship. Develop timelines, budgets, and performance metrics for successful execution. Oversee program activities and address challenges.
3. **Partnerships and Competition Study:** Conduct studies on existing competitions in the social innovation space. Identify partnerships to enhance AFI’s visibility and participation.
4. **Fundraising Initiatives:** Prepare grant proposals and sponsorship packages. Cultivate relationships with donors to solicit financial contributions.
**Skills Required:**
– Strong project management skills.
– Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
– Strategic thinking and innovative problem-solving.
– Passion for social entrepreneurship and sustainable development in India.
If you are motivated to make a social impact and meet the qualifications, join AFI’s expanding team. Please share your profile at ranjitha@actionforindia.org.
To apply for this job please visit actionforindia.org.
